With classic Sportster® form and modern function, the nimble 2025 Nightster has a low center of gravity, rider-focused tech, and a high-revving, liquid-cooled Revolution® Max 975T V-twin engine. Cast wheels and LED lighting improve performance with style, and a fully blacked-out powertrain complements the bold vintage tank medallion and nostalgic Sportster® silhouette.
Key Specifications
| Engine Type | 2-cylinder, 4-stroke, V-twin (Revolution® Max 975T) |
| Engine Capacity | 975 cc / 59.5 cubic inches |
| Max Power | 91 HP / 68 kW @ 7500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 97.61 Nm / 72 ft-lb @ 5750 rpm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 11.7 L / 3.1 US gallons |
| Weight (Wet/Kerb) | 218 kg / 481 lbs |
| Seat Height | 688.3 mm / 27.1 inches |
*n/a – information not provided by manufacturer
All Specifications
Make & Model
| Model | Harley Davidson Nightster |
| Year | 2025 |
Engine
| Engine Type | 2-cylinder, 4-stroke, V-twin (Revolution® Max 975T) |
| Displacement | 975 cc / 59.5 cubic inches |
| Bore x Stroke | 97 mm x 66 mm 3.82 inches x 2.6 inches |
| Compression Ratio | 12 : 1 |
| Number of Cylinders | 2 |
| Max Horsepower | 91 HP / 68 kW @ 7500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 97.61 Nm / 72 ft-lb @ 5750 rpm |
| Valve Train | Chain-driven, DOHC, hydraulic self-adjusting lifters, intake & exhaust VVT; |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 |
| Fuel-mixture System | Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) |
| Lubrication System | Semi-Dry Sump |
| Cooling System | Liquid Cooled |
| Ignition System | Electronic ignition |
| Fuel | Premium unleaded |
| Exhaust System | 2-into-1; catalyst in header |
Performance
| Acceleration (0-100 km/h, 0-60 mph) | n/a |
| Fuel Consumption | 52 mpg / 22.1 kmpl |
| Range | ~ 161.2 miles / 260 kms |
*n/a – information not provided by manufacturer
Transmission
| Clutch | Mechanical, 8 plate wet, assist & slip, 1090N |
| Gearbox | 6-Speed |
| Primary Drive Ratio | 49:89 |
| Gear Ratios | 1st gear – 12.21 2nd gear – 9.022 3rd gear – 6.994 4th gear – 5.641 5th gear – 4.731 6th gear – 4.131 |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Traction Control System | TCS, C-TCS |
Electrical & Electronics System
| Battery | Sealed, maintenance-free, absorbed glass mat (AGM) battery, 12V, 12Ah, 225 CCA at 0°F |
| Alternator/Generator | Three-phase, 45 Amp system (300 Watts @13 Volts, 1200 rpm, 585 Watts max power @ 13 Volts, 2250 rpm) |
| Starter | 0.9 kW electric with direct drive starter motor engagement |
| Headlight Type | All LED headlamp, low and high beam with signature position lighting |
| Taillight Type | LED |
| Instrumentation | 4-inch viewable round gauge area analog display with, Speedometer, L/R turn Indication, Traction Control Indication, Coolant Temperature Alert, ABS alert, Fog Lamp Indication, Battery Voltage Alert, High Beam Indicator, Low Fuel Indication, Rear-ABS Disabled Indication, Failure-Indication Alert, Neutral Position Indication, Low Tire Pressure indication, Check Engine Light indication, Oil Pressure Alert, Service Indication. |
| Riding Modes | 3 Riding Modes – Road, Rain, Sport |
| Traction Control System | TCS, C-TCS |
| ABS | ABS, C-ABS |
Chassis & Suspension
| Frame Type | Stressed-member, high strength low alloy steel trellis frame; stamped, cast, and forged junctions; MIG welded; aluminum forged mid-structure |
| Front Suspension | 41mm SHOWA® Dual Bending Valve conventional forks. Aluminum fork triple clamps. |
| Front Suspension Travel | 4.5 inches / 114 mm |
| Rear Suspension | Rear suspension is dual outboard, direct-acting (no linkage) emulsion technology shock absorbers with coil springs and a threaded collar for pre-load adjustment. |
| Rear Suspension Travel | 3 inches / 76.2 mm |
| Rake | 30 |
| Trail | 137.1 mm / 5.4 inches |
| Swingarm | One-piece cast aluminum |
Wheels & Brakes
| Wheels | Aluminum cast wheels Chrome Trim – 14 spoke wheels Black Trim – 7 spoke satin black |
| Front Wheel/Rim Size | 2.5 x 19 inches |
| Front Tire Size | 100/90-19 57H |
| Rear Wheel/Rim Size | 4.25 x 16 inches |
| Rear Tire Size | 150/80B16 77H |
| Front Brakes | 2 BREMBO 320 mm Discs, single rotor, floating, hub – mounted, axially mounted, 4-piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes | BREMBO 260 mm Disc, solid uniform expansion rotor, floating, single piston caliper |
| ABS | ABS, C-ABS |
Dimension & Weights
| Overall Length | 2250.44 mm / 88.6 inches |
| Overall Width | 838.2 mm / 33 inches |
| Overall Height | 1105 mm / 43.5 inches |
| Seat Height | 688.3 mm / 27.1 inches |
| Wheelbase | 1544 mm / 60.8 inches |
| Ground Clearance | 109.2 mm / 4.3 inches |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 11.7 L / 3.1 US gallons |
| Wet (kerb/curb) Weight | 218 kg / 481 lbs |
Infotainment
| Display Type | 4″ Analog Gauge with Segmented LCD (102 mm) |
| Primary Display | Analog Instrument Cluster |
| Language Support | English (Default) |
| Vehicle Information | Total Odometer (Miles/km selectable), Trip A/B Meters, Current Gear Position, Estimated Fuel Range, 12/24 Hour Clock, Digital Tachometer, Segmented Fuel Level Indicator, Ride Mode Display |
Rider Safety Enhancements
- Anti Lock Braking System (ABS)
- ABS is designed to prevent the wheels from locking under braking and helps the rider maintain control when braking in a straight-line, urgent situation.
- Traction Control System (TCS)
- The TCS is designed to keep the rear wheel from “spinning out” when the motorcycle is accelerating in a straight line and enhances rider confidence
- Drag-Torque Slip Control System (DSCS)
- DSCS is designed to reduce excessive rear-wheel slip and help prevent rear-wheel lock under powertrain-induced deceleration, which typically occurs when the rider makes an abrupt downshift gear change or quickly reduces the throttle while on wet or slippery road surfaces.
Harley Davidson Nightster (2025) Color Options
- Trim – Chrome, Black
- Color –
- Snake Venom (only on the Chrome trim)
- Billiard Gray (only on the Black trim)
- Vivid Black (only on the Black trim)
- Whiskey Fire (only on the Black trim)
